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Packard introduced the Eight in 1924 and was the first Packard to employ four-wheel brakes. The side-valve straight eight engine developed 85 horsepower. The model line-up initially comprised ten models on two wheelbase lengths. A few years later, in 1927, Packard enlarged the engine. In 1929, a smaller Standard Eight was introduced while the larger engine continued to power the Custom and DeLuxe Eights. By 1933, they had been re-christened 'Super Eight', by which time all Packards had synchromesh transmission.
By the 1940s, the top-of-the-line Packards were known as the Super Eight 160 and the Custom Super Eight 180. Both were powered by a 160 horsepower engine which was powerful enough to carry the stately bodies. These two series were distinguished by a number of visual items such as hubcaps and hood louvers. The 160 was given a 'flying lady' mascot while the 180 carried the cormorant.
The 1940 Packard Custom Super-8 had three sub-series, the 1806, 1807, and 1808. The 1806 cars had a wheelbase size of 127 inches. The 1807 had a 138-inch platform and the 1808 cars rested on a large 148-inch wheelbase. All had the same tire sizes of 7.00 x 16. Included in the 1806 were the Club Sedan and the Darrin-bodied Convertible Victoria. The 1808 series included the touring limousine, sedan, and the Rollson All-Weather Town car. The remaining body styles were 1807.
The custom body era was drawing to a close by 1940 but Packard continued to offer a line of catalogued custom offerings. This convertible sedan by Darrin is one of the rarest with just 11 built, of which an amazing 9 survive. Designer Howard 'Dutch' Darris is probably best remembered for the flamboyant open cars he created for Hollywood celebrities.
This Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Darrin Convertible Sedan by Howard 'Dutch' Darrin is finished in pewter exterior finished complemented by a silver-grey top and interior. This Style 710 Packard carries serial number 2015, and it is the last in the series of Darrin four-door convertible sedans commissioned by Packard. It is believed to be one of nine documented examples remaining today.
When new, it was delivered to the Packard Saint Louis region for sale to the original owner. In 1980, it was acquired by Gene Tareshawty, the Darrin collector and authority from Youngstown, Ohio, who had acquired it from the widow of a Mr. Gordon Morris. In 1999, Mr. Tareshawty sold the car to Mr. Dale Fowler, under whom the car was restored and completed in 2005. The current owner acquired the car in 2006.
During the past two years, this Darrin received four perfect scores from judges, never scoring less than 99.5 points. In addition, several Best of Show designations have been garnered, and in 2006, it was invited to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. More recently, in September 2011, it was shown at the Palos Verdes Concours, where 'Dutch' Darrin's designs were honored, and the special Packard Darrin class was a featured attraction. The car's most recent showing was at the CCCA Grand Classic at Rancho Santa Fe in late April, where it received a nearly-perfect score of 99.75 points.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Monterey, California. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000-$350,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $341,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.
By the 1940s, the top-of-the-line Packards were known as the Super Eight 160 and the Custom Super Eight 180. Both were powered by a 160 horsepower engine which was powerful enough to carry the stately bodies. These two series were distinguished by a number of visual items such as hubcaps and hood louvers. The 160 was given a 'flying lady' mascot while the 180 carried the cormorant.
The 1940 Packard Custom Super-8 had three sub-series, the 1806, 1807, and 1808. The 1806 cars had a wheelbase size of 127 inches. The 1807 had a 138-inch platform and the 1808 cars rested on a large 148-inch wheelbase. All had the same tire sizes of 7.00 x 16. Included in the 1806 were the Club Sedan and the Darrin-bodied Convertible Victoria. The 1808 series included the touring limousine, sedan, and the Rollson All-Weather Town car. The remaining body styles were 1807.
The custom body era was drawing to a close by 1940 but Packard continued to offer a line of catalogued custom offerings. This convertible sedan by Darrin is one of the rarest with just 11 built, of which an amazing 9 survive. Designer Howard 'Dutch' Darris is probably best remembered for the flamboyant open cars he created for Hollywood celebrities.
This Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Darrin Convertible Sedan by Howard 'Dutch' Darrin is finished in pewter exterior finished complemented by a silver-grey top and interior. This Style 710 Packard carries serial number 2015, and it is the last in the series of Darrin four-door convertible sedans commissioned by Packard. It is believed to be one of nine documented examples remaining today.
When new, it was delivered to the Packard Saint Louis region for sale to the original owner. In 1980, it was acquired by Gene Tareshawty, the Darrin collector and authority from Youngstown, Ohio, who had acquired it from the widow of a Mr. Gordon Morris. In 1999, Mr. Tareshawty sold the car to Mr. Dale Fowler, under whom the car was restored and completed in 2005. The current owner acquired the car in 2006.
During the past two years, this Darrin received four perfect scores from judges, never scoring less than 99.5 points. In addition, several Best of Show designations have been garnered, and in 2006, it was invited to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. More recently, in September 2011, it was shown at the Palos Verdes Concours, where 'Dutch' Darrin's designs were honored, and the special Packard Darrin class was a featured attraction. The car's most recent showing was at the CCCA Grand Classic at Rancho Santa Fe in late April, where it received a nearly-perfect score of 99.75 points.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Monterey, California. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000-$350,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $341,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.
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1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 PACKARD 180 4-DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: C505763F Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1940 Packard Super Eight 180 Touring Sedan Sold for USD$41,440 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1940 PACKARD CUSTOM SUPER EIGHT 180 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$162,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Club Sedan Chassis#: 1356-2077 Sold for USD$51,700 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Sport Sedan by Darrin Chassis#: 1807-2002 Sold for USD$280,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1940 Packard 180 Five Passenger Touring Sedan Chassis#: 13422386 Sold for USD$17,920 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
1940 Packard Super 8 One-Eighty Touring Sedan Chassis#: 13422501 Sold for USD$28,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Club Sedan Chassis#: 13562115 Sold for USD$24,750 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 1803 Chassis#: 13792030 Sold for USD$62,700 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Club Sedan Sold for USD$22,825 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1940 Packard Super Eight Touring Sedan Sold for USD$28,500 2017 Mecum : Portland | |
1940 Packard One-Eighty Touring Sedan Sold for USD$49,500 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Sedan by Darrin Sold for USD$236,500 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1940 PACKARD SERIES 1801 MODEL 1392 SEDAN Sold for USD$40,425 2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 56 | |
1940 PACKARD CLUB SEDAN Sold for USD$22,050 2013 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 55 | |
1940 Packard Darrin Convertible Custom Chassis#: C502708B Sold for USD$242,000 2013 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale | |
1940 Packard Custom Super-Eight 180 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: V520265P Sold for USD$247,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1940 Packard Darrin Convertible Sold for USD$205,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction | |
1940 Packard Model 1807 Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$253,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction | |
1940 Packard Eight Convertible Victoria Chassis#: C502462B Sold for USD$113,490 2009 Bonhams - Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano |
Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eightys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty1940 Packard Darrin Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Sedan | C507382F | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1940 Packard Darrin Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Sedan | C507382F | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1940 Packard Darrin 1807 Convertible Sedan | 18072010 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin | 1806-2001 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $475,000 | $550,000 | |
1940 Packard Darrin 180 Super Eight Custom Victoria Convertible | 18062001 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1940 Packard Super 8 Model 1807 Convertible Sedan | C506019F | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin | 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | $300,000 | $375,000 | ||
1940 Packard One-Eighty Touring Sedan | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $50,000 | $60,000 | ||
1940 Packard One-Eighty Club Sedan | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $37,500 | $45,000 | ||
1940 Packard One-Eighty Formal Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $34,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1940 Packard One-Eighty Touring Limousine | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $17,500 | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1940 Packard Super 8 Custom 1351 Touring Sedan 356/160 HP, 3-Speed | 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il | $65,000 | |||
1940 Packard Model 1806 Towne Coupe | 18062007 | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1940 Packard Model 180 Eight Woodie Wagon | 13732349 | 2011 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1940 Packard Darrin Four Door Convertible Sedan | 2010 Leake Auctions Tulsa, Oklahoma | $150,000 | |||
1940 Packard Darrin Convertible | 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction | $160,000 | |||
1940 PACKARD 180 SUPER EIGHT | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $35,000 | $45,000 | ||
1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 TWO DOOR | 2001 Kruse Auction San Antonio, TX | $16,000 |
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